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Bracketron unveils MetalDock for iPhone 4, 4S

Not sure what Jonathan is on about, never seen anything quite like this before.

This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for—a dock that holds the iPhone in landscape so you can run a clock radio app on it, and doesn’t use up a lot of space on the nightstand.  Big speakers, extra clocks, motors, rotating rings etc need not apply.

Posted by Fanfoot on May 8, 2012 at 5:43 PM (PDT)

AT&T CEO regrets unlimited iPhone data, fears iMessage

Why is it that the majority of people in charge seem to have all the adaptability of late era dinosaurs?

It is as clear as day that within a decade there will only be data transfer and cloud storage plans, that wireless communication will be just like our wired. The only way that won’t come to pass is if poisonous relics like this guy manage to use their cartel power and undue gov’t influence to prevent the demand from the customer base from shaping the supply.

Posted by Code Monkey in Midstate New York on May 8, 2012 at 1:25 PM (PDT)

AT&T CEO regrets unlimited iPhone data, fears iMessage

Oh poor AT&T… Users are rebelling against the stupidly high cost of their messaging plans by using newer, cheaper, and more capable technology.

Boo hoo.

If they didn’t charge ridiculous amounts of money for text messaging plans (a service which everyone now knows costs almost nothing to deliver) and offered more options than “unlimited or nothing” then maybe users might not have abandoned their text messaging plans in favor of iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, etc.

That said, I’m sure that AT&T and Verizon are working feverishly to find a way to block you from using these alternatives over their data network, or even better, a way to charge you and the company that operates these apps for access.Remember: Bits aren’t just bits - wireless carriers can block any traffic they don’t like.

Also, if there were ever an indicator that AT&T will soon put an end to those existing unlimited plans soon, this is it.

Posted by rpboyer on May 8, 2012 at 11:55 AM (PDT)

AT&T CEO regrets unlimited iPhone data, fears iMessage

A clever law firm will use this as additional evidence that AT&T intentionally and knowingly cancels and changes accounts without being requested to do so, and upon reinstatement no longer provides the unlimited data plan to the same customer. This has happened to me and several relatives.  It took hours on the phone and much complaining to get AT&T to restore the unlimited data plan that they alone removed from one of our phones.

BOTTOM LINE: IMHO, AT&T ARE CROOKS!

Posted by Scott L. on May 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM (PDT)

AT&T CEO regrets unlimited iPhone data, fears iMessage

We are using iMessage and not your text messaging plans because you want to charge $20.00 a month.  No other option.  Bring back the $5.00 a month plan and ill sign back up.

Posted by beaky1211 on May 8, 2012 at 8:29 AM (PDT)

Bracketron unveils MetalDock for iPhone 4, 4S

Er… I don’t know what’s ‘new’ about this. I’ve been using this exact product since last year. Admittedly the company name was different but…

Posted by Jonathan on May 8, 2012 at 8:11 AM (PDT)

AT&T CEO regrets unlimited iPhone data, fears iMessage

cap irstlie

Posted by cxc273 on May 8, 2012 at 7:50 AM (PDT)

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

I wasn’t having any of these issues supposedly fixed by 5.1.1, but I was hoping for a little work on the Music app for iPad.  Nope, still the same junky UI as before :-(

Posted by rockmyplimsoul on May 7, 2012 at 4:28 PM (PDT)

Incase intros Hammered Snap Case for iPhone 4, 4S

I bought this case in Ukraine, namely in the online store iphonemarket.com.ua and was very pleased after purchasing iphone 4s’ll think of this as a case

Posted by cos on May 6, 2012 at 3:54 PM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

My time is worth way more than $1.29 for some stupid song.

How sad.

Posted by Dick Bacon on May 6, 2012 at 6:29 AM (PDT)

Fanny Wang experiencing major issues with custom headphone orders

I ordered my custom 3001 on February 27 2012 and I still haven’t received mine. I was told that their factory closed for the Chinese New Year as well. That should have been Jan. 23 so 6 weeks after they should have reopened their factory. I have waited well over 2 month’s now I was offered a free case for an ipod or ipad. Personally for spending $349.99 for a product I don’t really find this acceptable. I am considering just canceling my order and buy an alternative headphones. So if you’re in the market for headphones don’t buy them directly or just buy another brand. Unless you’re not in a rush. I wanted them to travel with but seems like I’m sure. SOL

Posted by Ruben on May 5, 2012 at 7:42 PM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

Whoops…..never mind….the double purchase happened on December 2010!!!!!

Posted by Rand on May 5, 2012 at 10:04 AM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

There is an issue is if he was charged for the EXACT SAME VERSION of the song. It doesn’t matter if he has one or two devices. Apple says you can re-download iTunes songs with iCloud. Its a feature of iTunes in the cloud. If he was charged for downloading the exact same version of a song he had already purchased to another device linked to his iTunes account….then Apple has a bug in the iTunes store that needs to be fixed.

Posted by Rand on May 5, 2012 at 9:56 AM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

Yes it seems that going to court for at best $1.29 is excessive, but what other avenue is left other than calling your credit card company.  Providing his story is accurate.  I have read more about this story on Mac Life and others have commented on how easily apple has refunded much larger accidental purchases.
I think Kevon might be right, 2 devices.

Posted by Scottrey on May 5, 2012 at 5:24 AM (PDT)

New iPad 2 CPU boosts runtime, in unchanged boxes

besting:
From Dictionary.com—
verb (used with object)
13. to get the better of; defeat; beat: He easily bested his opponent in hand-to-hand combat. She bested me in the argument.
Idioms
14. all for the best, for the good as the final result; to an ultimate advantage: At the time it was hard to realize how it could be all for the best. Also, for the best.
15. as best one can, in the best way possible under the circumstances: We tried to smooth over the disagreement as best we could.
16. at best, under the most favorable circumstances: You may expect to be treated civilly, at best.
17. get / have the best of,
a. to gain the advantage over.
b. to defeat; subdue: His arthritis gets the best of him from time to time.
18. had best, would be wisest or most reasonable to; ought to: You had best phone your mother to tell her where you are going.
19. make the best of, to cope with in the best way possible: to make the best of a bad situation.
20. with the best, on a par with the most capable: He can play bridge with the best.

Posted by CDJ on May 4, 2012 at 3:06 PM (PDT)

New iPad 2 CPU boosts runtime, in unchanged boxes

#1, Sorry you don’t like the word, but it’s real, and I prefer it to “beating” in matters that don’t involve violent acts.

Posted by Charles Starrett on May 4, 2012 at 1:22 PM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

A song is a little over a dollar… Get over it buddy.  Yes they should have refunded his money but really you are going to take this to court and get nothing out of it.

Posted by Ryan Beck on May 4, 2012 at 11:33 AM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

I agree, Apple should refund him completely. At the same time think he may have bought the same song on two different devices. If your at home o itunes and look at what you have bought there isnt even a option to buy the same item twice. So for that to happen he would hav had to be on another account or its a mistake made by the billing section in apple corp.

Posted by Kevon on May 4, 2012 at 11:22 AM (PDT)

New iPad 2 CPU boosts runtime, in unchanged boxes

“besting” is not a word, it makes me cringe almost as much as “addicting”. The word that you mean is “beating”.

Posted by Scott on May 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM (PDT)

Apple hit with class action suit over iTunes billing

He is not asking for a refund, he is asking for a double billing to be removed.
Unless Apple can show that he purchased the song on 2 separate occasions he is completely in the right, and even if he did accidentally buy the song twice separately in good faith they should refund him.

Posted by Scottrey on May 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM (PDT)

SRS Labs launches MyTunes Pro

Doesn’t work with iTunes Match. Waste.

Posted by Gavin Steiner on May 2, 2012 at 8:41 PM (PDT)

iPhone users complain of 'searching for service' bug

Mine started doing this whilst working in a hospital where connection is poor…now its happening every day and at present wont clear of the ‘searching’- HELP !!!!

Posted by Tracy on May 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM (PDT)

Apple releases iOS 5.1 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Since ios 5.1 my iPod Toush 3g will not remember audiobook playback position. If I listen to music then go back to audiobook it starts the book back at the beginning instead of where I left off. The file is an m4b and the option is selected to remember playback position. This worked prior to ios 5.1. I am very annoyed.

Posted by Aaron on May 1, 2012 at 10:54 AM (PDT)

iTunes Match rolls out to several new countries

@Wolff - So, you have over 13,000 songs and it matched absolutely none? Are they all obscure tunes that were never available in iTunes to begin with?

While I have a few issues with the service (it has a tendency to match explicit songs to an available “Clean” iTunes version), I have a library that is 23,000+ and it “Matched” 16,909 and I have over 3,000 “Purchased”. That leaves about 3,000 that were uploaded (and a small handful that were “Error” due to poor bit rate). If they fix the explicit-to-clean issue, I would say that I am 95% happy. I leave 5% for the small amount of songs that “Uploaded” when I know there is an iTunes copy that could have matched.

Posted by Mitch on April 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM (PDT)

iTunes Match rolls out to several new countries

Too bad it doesn’t help a service that sucks.  Considering I have 13,000+ songs and it Matched none of them and doesn’t work as advertised.  Apple should fix the App first.

Posted by Wolff on April 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM (PDT)